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Ashton, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Fremont County County
Ashton, ID
At a Glance
How Ashton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ashton residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,667. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $222,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,464. Median rent is $925/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Ashton reports 570 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 856/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.